Buying Guide
The Best GPUs for Street Fighter V
We weighed five graphics cards on video memory and GPU; the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT has the largest video memory, and the Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC costs the least.
By The PC Journal editorial team
12 min read5 products evaluated
Street Fighter V does not need a high-end card, which leaves room to choose on price, memory and video outputs. Every pick cost $600 or less, ordered from the highest price.
Rankings weigh GPU, VRAM and memory as the makers state them; we did not test these graphics cards ourselves, and any figure a maker omits is noted as missing.
Quick Picks
Our 5 recommendations at a glance. Tap a pick for the full verdict.
Largest Video Memory
PowerColor Fighter AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB
The largest video memory here (16GB).
Best for: Buyers who put video memory first.
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Also Consider
ASUS ATS Radeon RX 9070 GRE 12GB OC Edition
A 2.5-slot design.
Best for: Buyers who want 2.5-slot design.
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Strong Alternative
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5060 WINDFORCE OC 8G
A dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler.
Best for: Buyers who want dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler.
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Worth a Look
GIGABYTE Radeon RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G
A WINDFORCE cooler with Hawk fans.
Best for: Buyers who want WINDFORCE cooler with Hawk fans.
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Lowest Price Here
Gigabyte Radeon RX 7600 Gaming OC 8G
The lowest price among these graphics cards at the time of writing.
Best for: Buyers who would rather put the savings elsewhere than into the Gigabyte RTX 5060 Windforce.
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Our Picks
Largest Video Memory1 of 5
PowerColor Fighter AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT is built around 16GB of GDDR6.
Best for
- Buyers who put video memory first.
Skip if
- If budget leads, the Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC was cheaper at our last price check.
Why we like it
On the spec sheet, it offers a 16GB video memory. Its 16GB video memory is the largest here; the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE comes next at 12GB. An RX 7800 XT gpu is unique to it among these picks, while the Gigabyte RTX 5060 Windforce uses an RTX 5060 gpu.
No dimensions are published for the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. Its power connector and recommended PSU are not published, so confirm both for the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT with the maker. Only the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE came close to it on price at the time of writing; it cost the most of the 5 picks.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RX 7800 XT
- VRAM: 16GB
- Memory: GDDR6
Pros
- 16GB of VRAM for high-resolution textures
- 16GB of GDDR6
- RX 7800 XT gpu, the only one here
- The largest video memory here (16GB)
Cons
- Costs more than the Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC at the time of writing
Also Consider2 of 5
ASUS ATS Radeon RX 9070 GRE 12GB OC Edition on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
What the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE brings to the table is a 2.5-slot design, plus a dual BIOS switch.
Best for
- Buyers who want 2.5-slot design.
Skip if
- If budget leads, the Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC was cheaper at our last price check.
Why we like it
It also offers a 12GB video memory and offers a 2.5-slot cooler thickness. Its 12GB video memory ranks second of 5 here, behind the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT (16GB) and ahead of the Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC (8GB). It is the only pick here with an RX 9070 GRE gpu; the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT has an RX 7800 XT gpu instead.
The ASUS ATS 9070 GRE occupies 2.5 slots, but no length is published, so check the maker's spec page against your case. Its power connector and recommended PSU are not published, so confirm both for the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE with the maker. Its price falls between the Gigabyte RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8GB and the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT, based on our last check.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RX 9070 GRE
- VRAM: 12GB
- Memory: GDDR6
- Thickness: 2.5-slot
Pros
- 12GB of VRAM, more than 8GB cards
- 2.5-slot design
- Dual BIOS switch
- RX 9070 GRE gpu, the only one here
Cons
- Costs more than the Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC at the time of writing
Strong Alternative3 of 5
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5060 WINDFORCE OC 8G on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Gigabyte's RTX 5060 Windforce is the budget route to DLSS 4 and GDDR7 memory.
Best for
- Buyers who want dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler.
Skip if
- Choose another pick if you can't accept this: 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games.
Why we like it
The maker publishes few details, so confirm length and power needs on Gigabyte's spec page before buying. It matches the Gigabyte RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8GB and the Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC on video memory (8GB). It is the only pick here with an RTX 5060 gpu; the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT has an RX 7800 XT gpu instead.
You get GDDR7 memory here, which sets it apart from the Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC and its GDDR6 memory. It also comes with a dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler and a PCIe 5.0 interface. No dimensions are published for the Gigabyte RTX 5060 Windforce; get length and thickness from the maker's page first.
Its power connector and recommended PSU are not published, so confirm both for the Gigabyte RTX 5060 Windforce with the maker. Its price falls between the Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC and the Gigabyte RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8GB, based on our last check.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RTX 5060
- VRAM: 8GB
- Memory: GDDR7
Pros
- Faster GDDR7 memory
- Dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler
- PCIe 5.0 interface
- RTX 5060 gpu, the only one here
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games
- Costs more than the Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC at the time of writing
Worth a Look4 of 5
GIGABYTE Radeon RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8G on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Gigabyte's RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8GB is the entry to AMD's RDNA 4 generation, with Hawk fans and RGB lighting.
Best for
- Buyers who want WINDFORCE cooler with Hawk fans.
Skip if
- Pass on it if 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games rules it out for your setup.
Why we like it
Its 8GB of memory suits 1080p more than 1440p. On video memory it ties with the Gigabyte RTX 5060 Windforce and the Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC at 8GB. An RX 9060 XT gpu is unique to it among these picks, while the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE uses an RX 9070 GRE gpu.
It also comes with server-grade thermal conductive gel. No dimensions are published for the Gigabyte RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8GB; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. Its power connector and recommended PSU are not published, so confirm both for the Gigabyte RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8GB with the maker.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RX 9060 XT
- VRAM: 8GB
- Memory: GDDR6
Pros
- WINDFORCE cooler with Hawk fans
- Server-grade thermal conductive gel
- RGB lighting
- RX 9060 XT gpu, the only one here
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games
- Costs more than the Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC at the time of writing
Lowest Price Here5 of 5
Gigabyte Radeon RX 7600 Gaming OC 8G on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Gigabyte's RX 7600 Gaming OC is a previous-generation card with three WINDFORCE fans and a metal backplate.
Best for
- Buyers who would rather put the savings elsewhere than into the Gigabyte RTX 5060 Windforce.
Skip if
- Look at the others if this bothers you: 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games.
Why we like it
It has two DisplayPort 2.1 outputs and one HDMI 2.1. It matches the Gigabyte RTX 5060 Windforce and the Gigabyte RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8GB on video memory (8GB). No other pick in this guide offers an RX 7600 gpu; compare the Gigabyte RTX 5060 Windforce, which has an RTX 5060 gpu.
You also get RGB Fusion lighting. No dimensions are published for the Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. Its power connector and recommended PSU are not published, so confirm both for the Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC with the maker.
It undercut the Gigabyte RTX 5060 Windforce and every other pick on price at the time of writing. The trade-off is video memory; for more, the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT offers 16GB.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RX 7600
- VRAM: 8GB
- Memory: GDDR6
- Outputs: 1 x HDMI 2.1, 2 x DisplayPort 2.1
Pros
- Three WINDFORCE fans
- RGB Fusion lighting
- Metal backplate
- RX 7600 gpu, the only one here
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games
- Video memory trails the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT (16GB)
How We Chose
Each pick was assessed across 4 criteria weighted for real-world use.
- The figures behind the order
- We set side by side five cards on GPU, video memory and memory, using each maker's published specs. We did not test them in-house, and all 3 compared fields are stated for every pick.
- What every pick has in common
- All 5, from the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT to the Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC, state GPU, video memory and memory.
- Who each pick suits
- The PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT for the largest video memory here (16GB); the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE for a 2.5-slot design; the Gigabyte RTX 5060 Windforce for a dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC ($250 to $500) to the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT ($500 to $1000).
What to Look for in a GPUs for Street Fighter V
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Video memory across these picks
Here video memory runs from 8GB on the Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC to 16GB on the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT, a 100% spread. The ASUS ATS 9070 GRE comes second at 12GB, in the $500 to $1000 tier against $500 to $1000 for the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT.
Memory
The PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT, the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE, the Gigabyte RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8GB and the Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC list GDDR6; the Gigabyte RTX 5060 Windforce lists GDDR7. Sort out memory before price: it splits 5 stated picks into groups of 4 and 1.
What to check at home
No dimensions are published for the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. The ASUS ATS 9070 GRE occupies 2.5 slots, but no length is published, so check the maker's spec page against your case.
Extras that separate them
The Gigabyte RTX 5060 Windforce: a PCIe 5.0 interface. The Gigabyte RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8GB: server-grade thermal conductive gel. The Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC: RGB Fusion lighting.
Budget
$250 to $500 buys the Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC, the Gigabyte RTX 5060 Windforce and the Gigabyte RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8GB; $500 to $1000 buys the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE and the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT at our last check.
How to Choose a GPUs for Street Fighter V
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Buyers who put video memory first | PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT | The largest video memory here (16GB) |
| Buyers who want 2.5-slot design | ASUS ATS 9070 GRE | A 2.5-slot design |
| Buyers who want dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler | Gigabyte RTX 5060 Windforce | A dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler |
| Buyers who want WINDFORCE cooler with Hawk fans | Gigabyte RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8GB | A WINDFORCE cooler with Hawk fans |
| Buyers who would rather put the savings elsewhere than into the Gigabyte RTX 5060 Windforce | Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC | The lowest price among these graphics cards at the time of writing |
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Key specs side by side
The PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT leads on video memory at 16GB, ahead of the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE at 12GB.
| Card | GPU | VRAM | Memory |
|---|---|---|---|
| PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT | RX 7800 XT | 16GB | GDDR6 |
| ASUS ATS 9070 GRE | RX 9070 GRE | 12GB | GDDR6 |
| Gigabyte RTX 5060 Windforce | RTX 5060 | 8GB | GDDR7 |
| Gigabyte RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8GB | RX 9060 XT | 8GB | GDDR6 |
| Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC | RX 7600 | 8GB | GDDR6 |
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By price at the time of writing
The Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC was the lowest-priced pick ($250 to $500) and the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT the highest ($500 to $1000) when we checked; tiers move with Amazon pricing.
| Price tier | Cards |
|---|---|
| About $250 to $500 | Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC, Gigabyte RTX 5060 Windforce, Gigabyte RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8GB |
| About $500 to $1000 | ASUS ATS 9070 GRE, PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the largest video memory: the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT or the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE?
The PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT tops video memory at 16GB; the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE follows at 12GB, 33% apart. The Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC is at the other end of this group with 8GB.
What does the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT add over the Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC?
On paper it adds video memory (16GB against 8GB). On our last price check the Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC was in the $250 to $500 tier and the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT in the $500 to $1000 tier, with 3 other picks between them; pay the difference only if video memory decides your purchase.
Why is the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT our Largest Video Memory pick?
It earns the label for the largest video memory here (16GB). On video memory it leads the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE, 16GB against 12GB, a 33% margin. The Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC, the cheapest pick, sat in the $250 to $500 tier against $500 to $1000 here, without out-ranking it on any listed spec. It is aimed at anyone who puts video memory first.
Do the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT and the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE differ on GPU?
The PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT uses RX 7800 XT; the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE uses RX 9070 GRE; the Gigabyte RTX 5060 Windforce uses RTX 5060; the Gigabyte RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8GB uses RX 9060 XT; the Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC uses RX 7600.
Will the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT work with my setup?
No dimensions are published for the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. Its power connector and recommended PSU are not published, so confirm both for the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT with the maker. In this guide it ranks first of 5, as our Largest Video Memory pick, and first of 5 on video memory (16GB).
What extras do the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT and the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE include?
The PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT: 16GB of GDDR6. The ASUS ATS 9070 GRE: a 2.5-slot design. The Gigabyte RTX 5060 Windforce: a dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the PowerColor Fighter 7800 XT, chosen for the largest video memory here (16GB). Look at the ASUS ATS 9070 GRE for a 2.5-slot design, the Gigabyte RTX 5060 Windforce for a dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler and the Gigabyte RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8GB for a WINDFORCE cooler with Hawk fans if those matter more to you.
Install the latest driver from the maker after the card arrives.